Jimmy Carter 39 th President 1977 1981 Democrat

Jimmy Carter 39 th President 1977 -1981 Democrat • Former Governor of Georgia and peanut farmer • Played role of “outsider” not corrupted by D. C. politics • Vowed to read all paper sent to his office • These concepts worked poorly, little was accomplished

Economic Problems Continue • 1979 OPEC places another embargo on US causing another period of problems • Stagflation-an increase in prices while jobs are not created

Carter’s Energy Plan • Creates Department of Energy • Pushes alternative fuel sources to lessen dependency of foreign oil • Solar • Nuclear • Wind

Human Rights • As part of Carter’s Human Rights Campaign He does not allow US Athletes to participate in 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow • He was protesting their war against Afghanistan

Foreign Policy Accomplishment • 1979 brings Egyptian President Sadat + Israeli P. M. Begin to Presidential retreat Camp David, Maryland • The two leaders sign Camp David Accords-pledging not to fight-peace to the Mid-East?

Iran Hostage Crisis • 1979 Islamic fundamentalists seize control of Iran • The Ayatollah Ruholla Khomeini became the leader deposing US supported leader Shah Reza Pahlavi •

Iran Hostage Crisis • Carter allows the Shah to come to US for medical treatment • The Iranians wanted to try him for crimes against their people • Angered, college students attack US embassy in Teheran

Iran Hostage Crisis • 52 Americans are taken hostage • A failed rescue attempt leads to the death of US soldiers • Carter does not campaign during the crisis and loses 1980 election to Ronald Reagan

Iran Hostage Crisis • 1980 Carter orders rescue of the hostages • 8 American soldiers die as three helicopters crash during mission • Yellow ribbons are used as a symbol of support for the hostages

Iran Hostage Crisis Ends • 444 days after being taken hostage the Americans are released • As a insult to Carter the Iranians wait until Reagan is sworn into office